The Merchant of Venice, a Summary of the Play, Ljudbok
The Merchant of Venice is a 16th-century play by William Shakespeare in which a merchant in Venice must default on a large loan provided by a Jewish moneylender. It has been listed among Shakespeare s greatest comedies, although its tone is often dramatic. This is a detailed summary of the play, written in today s language, for all willing to acquire a greater understanding of Shakespeare s work and widen their culture.